REVIEW – The Xcerts – I think I wanna go home now
Lizi had a listen to The Xcerts’ new album I think I wanna go home now!
ALTERNATIVE MUSIC - FEATURED ARTICLES
REVIEW – Evergrey – Architects of a New Weave
Lizi had a listen to Evergrey’s new album Architects of a New Weave and thought the drum fills were the standout moment.
REVIEW – Silo – Haze
Lizi had a listen to Silo’s debut album Haze and thought it was a strong debut!
How Primary School Bangers turned school assembly hymns into a viral Download Festival rave – and which song had Elmo crowdsurfing!
We caught up with James B. Partridge after his set at the Doghouse in Download Festival!
REVIEW – Seahaven – Self Titled
Take a look at what Vicki thought of Seahaven’s new self-titled album!
LIVE REVIEW – McFly live in Cardiff Castle
McFly made a Cardiff Castle under a red heat warning even hotter with a fantastic set!
LIVE REVIEW – The Cure in Cardiff
Lizi went to see The Cure perform their biggest Welsh headline show - in the middle of a red heat warning!
As It Is on Download return, sax-fuelled singles and why their new album feels like their first again
Find out all about As It Is’ self-titled album including why it feels like the band’s first album and much more!
“We’re yet to have a crowd that doesn’t want us there”: The Howling on EP success, touring with Creeper and future dreams
We caught up with The Howling at Download Festival to chat about their stellar first nine months as a band and much more!
The Big Review – Download Festival 2026
After two years away, it was back to Donington for me for Download Festival 2026, and it was a good weekend!
Venice Revive takes on the A-Z challenge
Our A-Z challenge is a fun way to get to know the many bands and artists out there. Here its the turn of Venice Revive to tell us about themselves.
REVIEW – Dirt Flirt – Scorpio Fever
Vicki had a listen to Dirt Flirt’s new EP Scorpio Fever!
Des Rocs on surviving New York and channelling chaos into ‘To Hell and Back’ new album
Ahead of this Friday’s release of new album Des Rocs, we had a chat with Danny Rocco about all things relating to the new album!
REVIEW – Des Rocs – To Hell and Back
Lizi had a listen to Des Rocs’ new album To Hell and Back. She really enjoyed the vocal delivery and intensity of the lyrics.
Download 2026: 10 debut artists set to steal the weekend
With so many bands and artists at Download this year, we thought we’d give you just a few of the debutants we think should be on your must-see list!